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Schultz Park arboretum application advances; volunteers and arborist to confirm species list
Summary
Committee members reported ground-truthing of trees in Schultz Park, scheduled a follow-up identification visit with a retired arborist and discussed using a high-school capstone student to update maps and photos needed for an arboretum application.
Members reported progress toward an application to recognize Schultz Park as an arboretum. Committee members and volunteers compared park signs to on-the-ground species, found some discrepancies, and planned a confirmation visit with retired arborist Bruce Powell on Nov. 17 at 12:30 p.m. to finalize identifications.
Why it matters: The committee said the arboretum application requires a confirmed species list, at least two photos for a press release, and accurate location data (acreage and coordinates). Members discussed updating an on-site map/sign and creating a new poster or website graphic to reflect current plantings.
People and roles: A high-school student, Jonah Lipar (name spelled in the packet as Lipar/Libar in one line), offered to help as part of a capstone project to finalize the map and application materials. Committee members identified Michelle Jenks as a contact who may hold the original file for the park map.
Next steps: The committee will reconvene after Bruce Powell’s site visit, determine any remaining species discrepancies, obtain required photos, and then share the updated application with the Schultz Park advisory committee; no formal vote was taken.
